Wildfires It seems that the entire western half of the U.S. is on fire. As of this writing, there are 9 active wildfires in California alone. It has been suggested that the fire season is almost year-round now. In addition to the 9 wildfires in California, there are 71 more wildfires burning across 12 other […]
The Great (New) Real Estate Migration
Wagons Ho! People move. That’s nothing new. Young families leave expensive urban rental markets and move to more affordable suburbs where they are able to purchase a house. Retirees move from California to states where the tax rates are lower, the cost of living is lower, and where they can comfortably enjoy their senior years […]
The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent
When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent? There are currently more than two million real estate professionals in North America. With […]
Buy vs Rent a House: How to Decide What’s Right for You
To Rent or to Buy, that is the question. – William Shakespeare OK, Bill Shakespeare never said that, but if he were alive today, he might. 😉 Since there is no one answer to the question, “Should I buy a house, or continue to rent a house (or apartment)”, we will try and give you […]
Kota the Rescue Dog
This is Kota on a recent visit to Lake Tahoe. Here’s his story as told to us by Monica Potter: Kota was a part of the North Complex Fire evacuation near Berry Creek, California. That complex of fires began with multiple lightning strikes in August of 2020 and was not fully contained until December 2020. […]
We Moved to Knoxville Tennessee
For those of you who don’t know yet, Libby and I have just moved to Tennessee. We had been looking for a place to move to so we could slow down a little, and since Libby is from Knoxville, we decided that would be our new home. If this is news to you, you’re probably […]
Comparative Market Analysis vs. Zestimate
Listimate™ vs. Zestimate – What’s Your True Home Value? Updated February 24, 2021 It’s well known among real estate agents, real estate appraisers, mortgage lenders, and other professionals in the business that good old Zillow’s “Zestimates” of home values are wrong. I know! That’s a pretty strong statement. But I wanted to get your attention. […]
